For Ruby James, life is pretty great right now. Her fledgling business is thriving, she has the love and support of her family and she's happy and contented.But when the wife of a rich businessman calls upon Ruby to design and landscape her garden at their grand mansion, Ruby's life is soon turned upside down.Matthew Lockhart has it all. He's handsome, full of charm and very successful. When Ruby walk's into his life, he's completely taken aback by her. He wants her no matter what. His marriage to his wife, Erica has been on the rocks for a very long time ever since she cheated on him. He wants a clean break, he wants a new life.What Matthew Lockhart wants, Matthew Lockhart gets.

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Kizzie Darker was born in the United Kingdom to good old fashioned parents. Her father, now retired was a coal miner and her mother, worked in the local pottery. Kizzie went to school just like any normal child but found it hard to communicate with fellow students. She excelled in music and creative writing and enjoyed to sing in the school choir. She did have a close knit of friends, who helped her overcome some of her fears. Kizzie graduated from senior school in 1995 but with the minimal qualifications. She then went on to college where she became a more confident young women and again excelled in performing arts. Kizzie now lives a fruitful life with her husband in the west midlands and shares her life with 2 cats. She feels so blessed for the opportunity to be able to share her new work with new worldwide readers.

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Loved the book it was great the story was well written and the characters were interesting. Matthew's wife organized the garden landscaped so Ruby went around to look and that is when Matthew and Ruby had instant attraction. Matthew is in a loveless marriage with his ex, Ruby made him feel things that he thought was gone.Thank you for allowing me to review this book it was great.

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KM Lowe

4.0 out of 5 starsOkay!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 April 2020

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This is the first book I've read by this author. I had no idea what to expect, but from the cover alone I expected a sexy, erotic type of novel. It wasn't, it was an Insta love. Very Insta love. I can't say that I liked Matt, he come across as very arrogant at the beginning. I understood why he behaved the way he did towards his wife, but he could have ended it all, so I didn't like that side of him. However, when he was with Ruby, we got to see the true Matt. The devoted, attentive Matt.Ruby was young, impulsive, and quite childish at times. However, her and Matt seems to compliment each other well, considering the age gap.There was a couple of moments that I didn't understand why Ruby flew off the handle, especially the end scene. Matt didn't do anything wrong, and her running has left us wondering what happens next. will they get a happy ending? I guess we'll need to read on for more.All that said and done, the story flowed reasonably well, the characters all complimented one another and they just worked. If you like an insta love romance then this is a series for you.

Kizzie Darker is a new author to me but have to say i will be reading more of her books.this books from the start makes you love the characters and go on there journey with them falling in love.i also love how the age difference was explored in this book it shows age really is just a number when it comes to who you fall in love with. this book ended on such a cliff hanger i can`t wait for book 2.

I purchased this book last year and had forgotten about it but deciding to get the Arc was a godsend. What a good read. I loved this book even though Matthew was married but his marriage was an unhappy one. I loved the connection between Ruby and Matthew and their growing love story. An excellent adventure and well worth the read.

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WOW what a fab book and very well put together, the storyline is fantastic, I can't wait to find out what happens next to the two of them.I can honestly say you won't be disappointed with this book bloody awesome 😀 so happy I have started to read the series.

Slight Spoilers. Affair is right. I am not a reader who refuses to abide cheating in a book; I only ask that the reason for cheating is a "good" one (if such exists). The H and h were madly and uncontrollably in love within hours of meeting each other. Insta-love is fine too, but again, these two had no reason whatsoever to feel such unquenchable passion in the given time frame. The catalyst for me giving up is h abandoning her work, completely, for a few moments of time with H. She was supposedly dedicated to her work, and longed for recognition in her field. Blowing off the biggest job of her life for a roll in the hay with her client didn't scream I love my job. For me, there was no emotion. I won't be returning to this story, and I doubt I'll read more.

I don't where to begin with this review - the book was such a mess. From the very beginning wrong words are used and phrases are repeated. The story had no flow at all - one thing happens and never finishes telling the rest before moving on to something else. There is an age gap which is fine but both Matthew and Rudy are very immature for their ages. Most of the things written in this book was just unbelievable, making it a struggle to even finish the book. The ending was just ridiculous and ended in a cliffhanger.

On a positive note - I give authors a chance to redeem themselves, I don't let one bad book dictate if I will read any more of their books, so I will read book two ( A Sensual Attraction). You never know if this was their first book or first book with this type of storyline, so you have to give them a chance.

5.0 out of 5 starsit was amazing. The chemistry between Matthew Lockhart

Reviewed in the United States on 19 October 2017

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A Forbidden Affair was the first book I've read by Kizzie Darker. OMG, it was amazing. The chemistry between Matthew Lockhart, a married man that has had a hard time dealing with his wife cheating on him with not only his own brother but a few others as well and Ruby the landscaper that his wife has hired to redo the gardens of their Mansion is undeniably hot. After meeting Ruby he realizes that he may never have truly loved Erica at all. Ruby has tugged on his heartstrings and brought him back to life. A must read to follow their story and see where it all goes.

If you like a fast pace read love romance then this is the book for you. I read this on a weekend. Loved Ruby. She was a hard working woman and was called to sketch out landscape for a couple. She meets Matthew who is still married but separated. Chemistry from the start when they met.